Originally Posted By Labuda pete - PLEASE be careful. 23 pounds in 3 weeks is not at all a healthy amount of weight loss. Even 15 in three weeks is pushing it.
Originally Posted By Labuda <a href="http://www.dietscam.org/reports/hcg.shtml" target="_blank">http://www.dietscam.org/report...cg.shtml</a>
Originally Posted By smedley Ouch Labuda! That does not sound good, especially the 500 calorie part I guess the key is how many calories oep is eating, 23 is a lot in 3 weeks, but depending on the amount to be lost is not unheard of on a man especially if they are exercising too I got my weigh in later today, fingers crossed it is a reasonable number! It should be, I know I have lost weight because Wii Fit told me so, but I go to the clinic a. because it keeps me honest and b. because they track my inch loss too and offer a great support network for the program Anyway suffice to say I will be back later with the official report
Originally Posted By smedley Somebody pinch me. I knew I had been good (apart from the one break the rules day) but went in and I have lost 6.5lb and 2.5 inches in the last 2 weeks. Did I mention just how much I love this diet? LOL Oh and I now have a 31 inch waist, this makes me unreasonably happy lol
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle Fantastic Smedley! You're doing so well!! So is everyone else from the sounds of it, well done. I'm not having such a great week... it's been a very social week and I haven't been sticking to the diet very well. I caught up with a friend I hadn't seen for 6 months on Monday, then today I went to Mexican for dinner and Baskin-Robbins for dessert. Going to afternoon tea tomorrow and dinner on Saturday... not too good for the diet! I know I could make healthier choices, and I should have at coffee on Monday but I honestly struggled to find anything healthy on the Mexican menu tonight. In the end I just went for my favourite because I figured if it was going to be unhealthy either way, I might as well enjoy it! I'll try to be good at afternoon tea tomorrow. On the plus side, I've done more exercise this week than I have for the last few weeks (despite still feeling sick). Next week if I can keep the exercise up and get the eating under control, I should be laughing... I hope. At this point I'll just be happy to stay the same rather than gaining on my Monday weigh-in, but I suspect it might be a gain...
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 smedley!!!!! You must be walking on air Doing the happy dance for smeds. So are you going to maintain for awhile now? Marlin, I agree that you may need to change something up. Our bodies are "smart" and can get used to caloric intake or go in to "uh oh" mode and start storing calories. I hate to say this but sometimes a pizza or pasta dinner will do it for me. Is that the carb load thing you were talking about Labuda? Taking a break from exercise or adding different exercise will do it too. I'm back from vacation and I did OK. smeds you are right that I do sort of have the eating/vacation thing down. We'll see what the scale shows tomorrow. LS, if you can't find anything healthy (and it happens all the time at restaurants) then just try to portion control. Look at the plate when it comes. Decide what you should/want to eat and do it. That mental step helps. When you hit a good amount and feel happy about it, take your silverware and place it on the plate as a reminder to yourself that you are done Good luck! You can do it!!!! One of the hardest things during weight loss is eating out. Oh Tinkeroon, I've heard that sciatica is very painful! It's not fair that you might have it!!!! You've been through enough. How cool that your son is helping you I hope everyone has a healthy, painfree day
Originally Posted By smedley welcome back amazed sounds like you're doing good I have decided I am going to stay with the losing till my trip at the beginning of June, I think doing so will actually take me to around what my initial target was (Wii Fit weight) and then I am going to switch to maintenance ready to go on our trip
Originally Posted By Tinkeroon So HAPPY for you Smeds!! sending you a virtual high five! And doing the happy dance! You are awesome! Sticking to this for all this time and getting the rewards of a healthier, happier you! WAY TO GO! Glad you did so well on your vacation amazed! I don't do so well when I eat out. I am more like Liberty Belle, and just end up eating what I want because I figure it's all going to be bad for me anyway...may as well eat what I really want. We went out last night for Mexican. I had the chili verde and I did only eat about half of it (or less) but then there was the beans with all that cheese melted on them (only ate half) and the rice (which probably isn't too bad...and I did eat all that). I did eat the side salad with no dressing on it! Do I score points for that? lol With Mexican food it's the fried foods and the cheese that gets to me every time.YOu seeall this yummy stuff that you never get at home and you want it so badly! Hard to be good! I really do have to get one of those Wii Fit systems!
Originally Posted By Labuda " I hate to say this but sometimes a pizza or pasta dinner will do it for me. Is that the carb load thing you were talking about Labuda? " That is indeed what I'm talking about when I say carb loading, yep! Oh, and I just realized I didn't yet congratulate you, smeds - GREAT job!
Originally Posted By Marlin Perkins Carb loading...Now that's something I can sink my teeth into. I am definitely willing to give it a try. Just like OEPete I lost quite a bit right off the bat. Now, I think my body is just kind of stabalizing and I just have to work harder at it. I'ma gonna try the carb thing and then, More Exercise!
Originally Posted By mickeymeg Mary Poppins, Smedley, Amazed you guys all sound like you are doing so well. I am afraid I fell off the wieght loss wagon this week. I am chalking it up to the stress and confusion of moving and being really really busy with commitments and Brownie activities. There have been way to many convenience meals, kfc, ice cream, cake, white bread and burger moments this last week. I have not been tracking any points and I feel like I have failed completely and undone any good I have done in the last few months. I know I might be over reacting a little, but I can't help feeling bad for it. I think I am going to skip the weigh in and meeting this weekend and start fresh for next week. Hopefully I can undo the damage in a week.
Originally Posted By Tandelothien Wow smedley that's amazing!! I have been really off the wagon this week as well. I got in a snit at the start of the week and decided to cheat a little, then the annoyances kept coming so I kept snacking and making myself feel worse. I decided to not weight-in tomorrow and start fresh in the morning. smedley you have inspired me to be good again
Originally Posted By smedley Thanks guys! Good luck with getting back on the wagon mickeymeg and Tand, you can do it Well I had sign off to try running from my physio when I went to class on Wednesday, so I have been out this morning, it's more jogging than running and I did still have to walk in places (who knew being thin didn't equate to being fit ) but I still managed 2 miles in around 24 mins, it's not great, but it's a place to start from!
Originally Posted By Mary Poppins Well, I shared a chicken strips and fries at Costco, and now have to deal with the effects of the treat. I knew I couldn't stay at that lower weight. It's a barrier I've been fighting. I did about 2 hours of walking yesterday so I thought I could treat myself. What I don't understand is, you consume a fattening dish, but certainly not 3,000+ calories that make up a pound. So why does the scale register a pound and a half when you weigh yourself following an indulgence.
Originally Posted By Marlin Perkins <<So why does the scale register a pound and a half when you weigh yourself following an indulgence.>> It's all that guilt, Mary. It weighs heavy on the mind. Only explanation I can think of.
Originally Posted By mickeymeg Sorry Marlin. Next time I will try to remember to say something like 'little Girl Guides'
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 LOL! about the Brownies Marlin Mary Poppins, I'm with you not understanding the weight fluctuations. I mean I understand there is water weight, blah blah blah but it's so annoying seeing that pound up. I am now .4lbs above my target weight. Not bad but frustrating as I have my nutritionist appointment on Monday and an official weigh in. Maybe if I just have water all weekend. hmmmmmmmmm...nope not going to happen. Oh well.
Originally Posted By iamsally >>>>but certainly not 3,000+ calories that make up a pound<<<< This is exactly why I am NOT getting near the scale after this little 3 day trip. We did amazingly well. We ate out too much, (our friend kept buying us meals in really nice places.) But we were really careful about what we ordered and saved enough to make a meal the next day. The only really bad thing was the breakfast the last morning. We both indulged. It was funny; watching Rod overeat really bothered me. And he always copies me. I did not do as bad as him but it was bad enough. So today has been super careful (chicken breast and salad for dinner) and I will wait a few days for my body to re-adjust before weighing myself.
